Rockets vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 10

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 10, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Bulls are -3.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBCH | SCHN

The Houston Rockets visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Rockets vs Bulls Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 20-13 against the spread, while the Bulls are 19-18 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+3.5 -105O 216.5 -105+140
Chicago Bulls -3.5 -115U 216.5 -115-165

Bulls vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Wednesday‘s game with 61.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Rockets and Bulls, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Bulls vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 56.5% confidence.


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  • Away – Positive ATS Trends
  • Home – Positive ATS Trends

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 20-13 (+5.7 Units / 14.79% ROI).

  • 18-17 against the Moneyline (+6.45 Units / 12.73% ROI)
  • 15-19 against the Over for game total points (-5.9 Units / -15.32% ROI)
  • 19-15 against the Under for game total points (+2.5 Units / 6.49% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 19-18 (-0.8 Units / -1.91% ROI).

  • 17-21 against the Moneyline (-1.15 Units / -2.24% ROI)
  • 18-19 against the Over for game total points (-2.9 Units / -6.94% ROI)
  • 19-18 against the Under for game total points (-0.8 Units / -1.91% ROI)
  • Home – Negative ATS Trends
  • Away – Negative ATS Trends

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were 5-21 (.192) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets are winless (0-7) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .357

The Rockets were 6-22 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Bulls are 5-14 (.263) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 8th-worst in the NBA. The Rockets have averaged 53.5 rebounds/game this season — 6th-highest in the NBA.

The Bulls were 24-6 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Bulls are 1-10 (.091) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .217

The Bulls are 15-28 (.349) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

Injury Report: Bulls vs. RocketsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 10

  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out
  • Onuralp Bitim (Chicago Bulls): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Jeff Green (Houston Rockets): Personal, Game Time Decision
  • Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out
  • Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jock Landale (Houston Rockets): Illness, Game Time Decision

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets averaged 8.1 turnovers per game (665 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 19.9 points in the paint per game (758 points/38 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

The Bulls have averaged 5.3 turnovers per game (202 turnovers/38 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls are shooting 43% (725/1,677) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have allowed 9.4 fast break points per game (329 points/35 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.2

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets have averaged 36.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,286 rebounds/35 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Rockets have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (141 blocks/35 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,287 rebounds/38 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Bulls have averaged 8.0 steals per game (303 steals/38 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 7.9 steals per game (947 steals/120 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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